Parte di ampio magnifico Porto all'uso degli antichi Romani, ove si scuopre l'interno della gran Piazza pel Comercio... (Part of a spacious and magnificent Harbor for the use of the ancient Romans opening onto a large market square...), from "Opere Varie di Archiettura, prospettive, grotteschi, antichità; inventate, ed incise da Giambattista Piranesi Architetto Veneziano" (Various Works of Architecture, perspectives, grotesques, and antiquities; designed and etched by Giambattista Piranesi, Venetian Architect) 1744 - 1755

This etching by Giovanni Battista Piranesi, created between 1744 and 1755, is a captivating example of his signature architectural fantasies. "Parte di ampio magnifico Porto all'uso degli antichi Romani" depicts a grand, imagined Roman harbor and market square, showcasing Piranesi’s fascination with classical architecture and the power of perspective. His detailed rendering of elaborate structures and intricate details, alongside a sense of grandeur and mystery, captivated audiences in the 18th century and continues to inspire awe today.